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Derek Shay was 17 when he ran away from home. Stranded near Las Vegas and desperate for money, he was an easy victim for human trafficking in the area. He eventually escaped to central Florida after two years and turned to Homeless Services and later Zebra Coalition for help.
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To help homeless youth, first you have to count them. Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties now have an idea of the number of youth living on the streets thanks to a tri-county survey.